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Bridges to Permanency LLC

Child care center · 9888 BISSONNET ST, Houston, TX 77036-8247 · License 1728298- 14971

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Violation history (496)

SeverityDateStandard / narrativeCorrected
2 749.3025(a)(4) - Adult in care may share room with child in care if child is 16 years old, age difference does not exceed 24 months; req. of 748.1931 and 1933 are met
The age difference between the child in care and the adult in care was 25 months.
3 749.3025(b)(1)(A) - Before allowing the sharing of a bedroom, service planning team must determine there is no risk of harm to child after assessing their behaviors.
A child in care with a history of being physically or verbally aggressive with people of all ages and genders was allowed to share a room with an adult in care who was at a developmental age of a school aged child.
2 749.2470(3)(A) - Verification-Includes obtaining floor plan showing dimensions and purposes of all rooms in the home and identifying indoor areas for children's use
In 1 out of 2 homes reviewed did not have a floor plan on file.
5 749.607(1) - Employee and caregiver responsibilities-Competency, prudent judgment, self-control in presence of children and when performing assigned tasks
The caregivers did not use good judgement when attempting to get the child in care to comply with their request. The caregivers engaged in struggle over a backpack the child had in his possession, resulting in the caregiver being injured and the child being arrested.
3 749.2449(a)(5) - Interview For Foster Home Screening-Must include at least one family group interview with all family members living in the home
The documentation in the home study indicates that one of the children who was living in the home was not included in the family group interview which requires for all individuals living in the home to be present.
5 749.1003(b)(1)(B) - Children's rights-Safety & care including right to be free from abuse, neglect and exploitation
Caregiver failed to adhere to a child's rights to be free of abuse, neglect, and exploitation as defined in Texas Family Code 261.401(3) when the foster parent left the children unattended.This standard was found deficient as part of a DFPS investigation.
5 749.607(1) - Employee and caregiver responsibilities-Competency, prudent judgment, self-control in presence of children and when performing assigned tasks
Foster parent allowed a family member around residents with a criminal history without the proper supervision.
5 745.8411(a) - Responsibilities - Not interfere with an inspection or investigation
Foster parent was interfering with investigation by coaching and intimidating children in care. Foster parent did not allow the child to be interviewed in private.
5 749.1003(b)(1)(B) - Children's rights-Safety & care including right to be free from abuse, neglect and exploitation
The allegations are related to a DFPS abuse/neglect investigation.
3 749.103(a) - Policies and procedures to submit - Must comply with or exceed Chapter 42 of Human Resources Code, Chapters 745, 749 & all other applicable laws/rules
The agency policy regarding TAC Chapter 745 are not in alignment with who is required to have a background check.
5 749.1953(a) - Corporal Punishment-May not use/threaten corporal punishment, such as hitting/spanking, forced exercise, holding physical position, unproductive work.
The foster parent used prohibited discipline.
4 749.2593(c)(6) - Supervision-Caregivers counted in child/caregiver ratio must implement and follow the children's service plans
The caregiver failed to follow the child's service plan regarding supervision.
4 749.2593(c)(6) - Supervision-Caregivers counted in child/caregiver ratio must implement and follow the children's service plans
A child's service plan states "constant line of sight supervision is required when in the public or community." It was found the child has been permitted to walk home after school without caregiver supervision.
4 749.2551(c) - Capacity- 1 parent FH or 2 parent with 1 parent absent for extended periods may care for up to 6, except as noted in chart below
Foster home is caring for more children than allowed.
3 749.2631(a) - Respite-Except during an investigation, a child may be in respite child-care services for 14 consecutive days or 40 days each year
Information determined children in care were in respite care longer than the allowed time per Minimum Standards.
5 745.621(a)(7) - AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you become aware of anyone requiring a background check under 745.605
I person identified as a frequent visitor did not have a background check request submitted before being allowed direct contact to children in care.
4 749.1003(b)(1)(A) - Children's rights-Safety & care including right to good care & treatment that meets child's needs
A child was observed with a backpack with stains and discoloration, showing it had never been washed. The child also had unkempt hair on two different occasions, evident by the cakey substance in her hair and on her rubber bands.
3 749.151(3) - Operational responsibilities - Maintain current, true, accurate, and complete records
Medication was not given although medication logs showed medicine was given.
5 749.1953(a) - Corporal Punishment-May not use/threaten corporal punishment, such as hitting/spanking, forced exercise, holding physical position, unproductive work.
4 children in care confirmed they have witnessed foster parent hit other children in the home.
5 749.607(1) - Employee and caregiver responsibilities-Competency, prudent judgment, self-control in presence of children and when performing assigned tasks
The foster parent demonstrated a lack of prudent judgement when instructing children in care to follow another child resulting in an altercation that led to injuries that required medical attention.
4 749.1003(b)(4)(A)(vii) - Children's rights-Adhere to child's rights to be free from being subjected to demeaning behavior to embarrass, control, harm, intimidate or isolate
The caregiver reported motioning a belt in the form of a "pop" to scare the child due to their behavior.
4 749.1463(b)(4) - Administration of Medication-Administer each child's medication within one hour of preparation
The medication is being prepared days in advance and being kept in a 7-day pill box rather than the medication's original containers.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
A hired cook/nanny was supervising children in care without the required background checks.
3 749.591(a)(1) - Unauthorized Absence ? Annual summary log must include name, age, gender, date of admission
The operation lacked an annual log for unauthorized absences.
5 749.1003(b)(1)(B) - Children's rights-Safety & care including right to be free from abuse, neglect and exploitation
Caregivers failed to adhere to a child's rights to be free of abuse, neglect, and exploitation as defined in Texas Family Code 261.401 when they physically abused a child in care. This standard was found deficient as part of a DFPS investigation.
4 749.2905(b) - Fire/health safety evaluations conducted by child placement staff using the State Fire Marshal?s checklist for foster homes is current for one year
The agency conducted the health and saftey evaluation untimely. The first one was conducted on 8/16/22 and the second one was conducted on 11/25/23.
3 749.1401(b) - Medical care-The child's record must include a written record of each medical examination
There was no medical documentation for a child's hospitalization due to low heart rate and low blood pressure.
4 749.3301 - Adoptive Care-Before adoptive placement occurs, must have an agreement signed by CPA staff and person legally authorized to consent to placement
One out of the three child files reviews were missing the recommended placement agreement.
3 749.2449(A)(8) - Interview For Foster Home Screening- Must include two interviews with neighbors, school personnel, clergy, or other unrelated members of community
The home study was observed not to have included the required 2 interviews with neighbors, school personnel, clergy or other unrelated members of the community as required.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
The caregiver allowed a frequent visitor to be present around the children without a cleared background check.
3 749.2595(c) - Supervision-Video cameras may not be used to tape the child, and images may not be accessible except to the foster home's caregivers
There are camera's in the home used to record the children as a method of supervision in the living room and in addition the camera records audio.
5 749.1953(a) - Corporal Punishment-May not use/threaten corporal punishment, such as hitting/spanking, forced exercise, holding physical position, unproductive work.
Children in care stated that caregiver spanked younger sibling with their hand.
2 749.537(b) - Archived records-Available for Licensing review and reproduction within 48 hours
The operation failed to provide records within a timely manner.
3 749.1003(b)(4)(A)(vi) - Children's rights-Adhere to the child's rights to be free from being threatened with the loss of placement or shelter as punishment
Foster parent admitted to threatening a child's placement.
3 749.2605(b)(9) - Reasonable & prudent parent standard-must consider the supervision instructions in the child's service plan
The caregiver did not follow the supervision guidelines in the children's service plans (ages 9, 5, and 4), resulting in sexual acting out and bullying behaviors.
5 749.1003(b)(1)(B) - Children's rights-Safety & care including right to be free from abuse, neglect and exploitation
Caregiver failed to adhere to a child's rights to be free of abuse, neglect, and exploitation as defined in Texas Family Code 261.401(3) when the foster parent left the child unattended. This standard was found deficient as part of a DFPS investigation.
5 749.2593(a)(4) - Supervision-The caregiver is responsible for being able to intervene when necessary to ensure each child's safety
One child in care was not supervised appropriately.
5 749.1957(1) - Other Prohibited Discipline-Any harsh, cruel, unusual, unnecessary, demeaning, or humiliating discipline or punishment
Children in care stated that caregiver pulled child by the arm.
2 749.1003(b)(6)(C) - Children's rights-Adhere to the child's right to confidential care and treatment
A Go Fund Me Page was created for the family due to personal matters. However, information regarding the fostering, the number of kids in care and how long certain kids have been placed were included in the summary. This was already corrected on 06/30/2023.
3 749.509(a) - Reporting serious incident-All serious incident reports to Licensing must be made to the Texas Abuse and Neglect Hotline
The foster parent failed to report a serious incident regarding a child in care hospital treatment.
5 749.1953(a) - Corporal Punishment-May not use/threaten corporal punishment, such as hitting/spanking, forced exercise, holding physical position, unproductive work.
Two children in care stated that one child had there hair pulled by foster mom. Two children in care stated that one child was slapped by foster mom.
5 749.2593(a)(3) - Supervision-The caregiver is responsible for ensuring each child's safety and well being, including auditory and/or visual awareness of the child
Child was able to engage sexually with a family member during an outing and foster parent was not aware.
4 749.2591(a)(1) - Supervision-Child placement management staff must ensure that supervision accounts for the specific needs of the children in care in each home
In 1 out of 2 homes reviewed, there was a safety plan that called for weekly unannounced visits. There was no documentation of these visits.
3 749.503(b) - Serious Incident-Not required to report medically pertinent incident if not level of serious incident. Document same as a serious incident
Foster Parent failed to document a child's injury.
3 749.151(3) - Operational responsibilities - Maintain current, true, accurate, and complete records
Medication was not given although medication logs showed medicine was given.
4 749.2815(a)(1) - Supervisory Visits-must have supervisory visits in the foster home at least quarterly
In 1 out of 2 homes reviewed, there was not a 1st quarterly visit.
5 749.2593(a)(3) - Supervision-The caregiver is responsible for ensuring each child's safety and well being, including auditory and/or visual awareness of the child
A child in care was able to obtain a hickey while on increased supervision according to her service plan.
5 749.1003(b)(1)(B) - Children's rights-Safety & care including right to be free from abuse, neglect and exploitation
The caregiver failed to supervise the children in care according to the agency guidelines and individual service plans, which resulted in the child-on-child abuse of children ages 5, 6, and 9.
5 749.2593(a)(3) - Supervision-The caregiver is responsible for ensuring each child's safety and well being, including auditory and/or visual awareness of the child
The caregiver failed to follow the child's service plan regarding supervision. When a child in care under the age of six was allowed to heat up their own food without being properly supervised.
3 749.151(3) - Operational responsibilities - Maintain current, true, accurate, and complete records
Serious incident report does not give an accurate account of what occurred between the child in care and the caregivers on May 18, 2023.
4 749.2911 - Smoke Detectors-must be installed and maintained according to the manufacturer's or fire authority's instructions
Smoke detector was beeping indicating it required new batteries or needed to be serviced.
5 749.1957(1) - Other Prohibited Discipline-Any harsh, cruel, unusual, unnecessary, demeaning, or humiliating discipline or punishment
There are prohibited methods of discipline being used in the home such as yelling, profane language, and physical redirection by pulling on the child's arm.
5 749.2593(a)(4) - Supervision-The caregiver is responsible for being able to intervene when necessary to ensure each child's safety
Per the agency, the caregiver was allowed to smoke in the garage for up to 10 minutes, but the caregiver reported 30?40-minute smoke breaks while the children were upstairs. He was unable to intervene to ensure the children's safety.
3 749.1301(b)(1) - Preliminary Service Planning-For child receiving treatment services, plan must include a description of immediate treatment and care needs
The preliminary service plan did not outline a supervision plan to address high risk runaway behaviors.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
749.641 During a sampling inspection it was discover the foster parent's 14-year-old grandson has not had a background check submitted.
5 749.1463(b)(5) - Administration of Medication-Ensure the child has taken the medication as prescribed
Foster parent failed to give a child in care medication as prescribe.
5 749.1003(b)(1)(B) - Children's rights-Safety & care including right to be free from abuse, neglect and exploitation
Caregiver failed to adhere to a child's rights to be free of abuse, neglect, and exploitation as defined in Texas Family Code 261.401 when the foster parent failed to give a child in care medication as prescribed by a health professional. This standard was found deficient as part of a DFPS investigation.
3 749.2449(a)(6) - Interview For Foster Home Screening-Must include one interview by phone/in person or letter with child 12 yrs and older or adult children not in home
There were no interviews conducted with the adopted children who are not living in the home according to the homestudy.
4 749.503(a)(2)(A) - AP Serious Incident-Report to Licensing critical injury or illness that warrants treatment by a medical professional/hospitalization
A serious incident that occurred on 6/17/2023 resulted in the psychical injury to a child in care and was not reported to the Child Abuse Hotline/Licensing until 7/1/2023.
4 749.1957(8) - Other Prohibited Discipline-Humiliating, shaming, ridiculing, rejecting, or yelling at a child
Caregiver used yelling and profane language towards children in care.
3 749.503(e)(1)(A) - Serious Incident-Report to CCR no later than 24 hrs after an incident that renders agency or foster home unsafe or unsanitary
It was determined the operation failed to report a serious incident, where there was a car incident that led to the home being damaged.
5 749.1953(a) - Corporal Punishment-May not use/threaten corporal punishment, such as hitting/spanking, forced exercise, holding physical position, unproductive work.
A caregiver engaged in threatening behavior toward a child in care by grabbing a bat during the child's escalation.
5 749.1463(b)(5) - Administration of Medication-Ensure the child has taken the medication as prescribed
Foster parent failed to give a child in care medication as prescribe.
5 749.1957(1) - Other Prohibited Discipline-Any harsh, cruel, unusual, unnecessary, demeaning, or humiliating discipline or punishment
Children in care stated that caregiver pulled child by the arm.
5 749.2593(a)(4) - Supervision-The caregiver is responsible for being able to intervene when necessary to ensure each child's safety
One child in care was not supervised appropriately.
3 749.2605(b)(9) - Reasonable & prudent parent standard-must consider the supervision instructions in the child's service plan
The caregiver did not follow the supervision guidelines in the children's service plans (ages 9, 5, and 4), resulting in sexual acting out and bullying behaviors.
5 749.1953(a) - Corporal Punishment-May not use/threaten corporal punishment, such as hitting/spanking, forced exercise, holding physical position, unproductive work.
4 children in care confirmed they have witnessed foster parent hit other children in the home.
5 749.1003(b)(1)(B) - Children's rights-Safety & care including right to be free from abuse, neglect and exploitation
The allegations are related to a DFPS abuse/neglect investigation.
3 749.2449(a)(5) - Interview For Foster Home Screening-Must include at least one family group interview with all family members living in the home
The documentation in the home study indicates that one of the children who was living in the home was not included in the family group interview which requires for all individuals living in the home to be present.
5 749.607(1) - Employee and caregiver responsibilities-Competency, prudent judgment, self-control in presence of children and when performing assigned tasks
The caregivers did not use good judgement when attempting to get the child in care to comply with their request. The caregivers engaged in struggle over a backpack the child had in his possession, resulting in the caregiver being injured and the child being arrested.
3 749.509(a) - Reporting serious incident-All serious incident reports to Licensing must be made to the Texas Abuse and Neglect Hotline
The foster parent failed to report a serious incident regarding a child in care hospital treatment.
5 745.8411(a) - Responsibilities - Not interfere with an inspection or investigation
Foster parent was interfering with investigation by coaching and intimidating children in care. Foster parent did not allow the child to be interviewed in private.
4 749.2815(a)(1) - Supervisory Visits-must have supervisory visits in the foster home at least quarterly
In 1 out of 2 homes reviewed, there was not a 1st quarterly visit.
5 749.607(1) - Employee and caregiver responsibilities-Competency, prudent judgment, self-control in presence of children and when performing assigned tasks
The foster parent demonstrated a lack of prudent judgement when instructing children in care to follow another child resulting in an altercation that led to injuries that required medical attention.
3 749.591(a)(1) - Unauthorized Absence ? Annual summary log must include name, age, gender, date of admission
The operation lacked an annual log for unauthorized absences.
5 749.1953(a) - Corporal Punishment-May not use/threaten corporal punishment, such as hitting/spanking, forced exercise, holding physical position, unproductive work.
Children in care stated that caregiver spanked younger sibling with their hand.
3 749.1401(b) - Medical care-The child's record must include a written record of each medical examination
There was no medical documentation for a child's hospitalization due to low heart rate and low blood pressure.
3 749.1003(b)(4)(A)(vi) - Children's rights-Adhere to the child's rights to be free from being threatened with the loss of placement or shelter as punishment
Foster parent admitted to threatening a child's placement.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
The caregiver allowed a frequent visitor to be present around the children without a cleared background check.
2 749.3025(a)(4) - Adult in care may share room with child in care if child is 16 years old, age difference does not exceed 24 months; req. of 748.1931 and 1933 are met
The age difference between the child in care and the adult in care was 25 months.
5 749.2593(a)(3) - Supervision-The caregiver is responsible for ensuring each child's safety and well being, including auditory and/or visual awareness of the child
Child was able to engage sexually with a family member during an outing and foster parent was not aware.
5 749.1953(a) - Corporal Punishment-May not use/threaten corporal punishment, such as hitting/spanking, forced exercise, holding physical position, unproductive work.
Two children in care stated that one child had there hair pulled by foster mom. Two children in care stated that one child was slapped by foster mom.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
749.641 During a sampling inspection it was discover the foster parent's 14-year-old grandson has not had a background check submitted.
5 745.621(a)(7) - AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you become aware of anyone requiring a background check under 745.605
I person identified as a frequent visitor did not have a background check request submitted before being allowed direct contact to children in care.
4 749.2551(c) - Capacity- 1 parent FH or 2 parent with 1 parent absent for extended periods may care for up to 6, except as noted in chart below
Foster home is caring for more children than allowed.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
A hired cook/nanny was supervising children in care without the required background checks.
4 749.2905(b) - Fire/health safety evaluations conducted by child placement staff using the State Fire Marshal?s checklist for foster homes is current for one year
The agency conducted the health and saftey evaluation untimely. The first one was conducted on 8/16/22 and the second one was conducted on 11/25/23.
5 749.2593(a)(3) - Supervision-The caregiver is responsible for ensuring each child's safety and well being, including auditory and/or visual awareness of the child
The caregiver failed to follow the child's service plan regarding supervision. When a child in care under the age of six was allowed to heat up their own food without being properly supervised.
5 749.1003(b)(1)(B) - Children's rights-Safety & care including right to be free from abuse, neglect and exploitation
The caregiver failed to supervise the children in care according to the agency guidelines and individual service plans, which resulted in the child-on-child abuse of children ages 5, 6, and 9.
4 749.1003(b)(1)(A) - Children's rights-Safety & care including right to good care & treatment that meets child's needs
A child was observed with a backpack with stains and discoloration, showing it had never been washed. The child also had unkempt hair on two different occasions, evident by the cakey substance in her hair and on her rubber bands.
4 749.503(a)(2)(A) - AP Serious Incident-Report to Licensing critical injury or illness that warrants treatment by a medical professional/hospitalization
A serious incident that occurred on 6/17/2023 resulted in the psychical injury to a child in care and was not reported to the Child Abuse Hotline/Licensing until 7/1/2023.
3 749.3025(b)(1)(A) - Before allowing the sharing of a bedroom, service planning team must determine there is no risk of harm to child after assessing their behaviors.
A child in care with a history of being physically or verbally aggressive with people of all ages and genders was allowed to share a room with an adult in care who was at a developmental age of a school aged child.
3 749.103(a) - Policies and procedures to submit - Must comply with or exceed Chapter 42 of Human Resources Code, Chapters 745, 749 & all other applicable laws/rules
The agency policy regarding TAC Chapter 745 are not in alignment with who is required to have a background check.
4 749.2591(a)(1) - Supervision-Child placement management staff must ensure that supervision accounts for the specific needs of the children in care in each home
In 1 out of 2 homes reviewed, there was a safety plan that called for weekly unannounced visits. There was no documentation of these visits.
5 749.1003(b)(1)(B) - Children's rights-Safety & care including right to be free from abuse, neglect and exploitation
Caregiver failed to adhere to a child's rights to be free of abuse, neglect, and exploitation as defined in Texas Family Code 261.401(3) when the foster parent left the children unattended.This standard was found deficient as part of a DFPS investigation.
4 749.1003(b)(4)(A)(vii) - Children's rights-Adhere to child's rights to be free from being subjected to demeaning behavior to embarrass, control, harm, intimidate or isolate
The caregiver reported motioning a belt in the form of a "pop" to scare the child due to their behavior.
3 749.2449(A)(8) - Interview For Foster Home Screening- Must include two interviews with neighbors, school personnel, clergy, or other unrelated members of community
The home study was observed not to have included the required 2 interviews with neighbors, school personnel, clergy or other unrelated members of the community as required.
2 749.537(b) - Archived records-Available for Licensing review and reproduction within 48 hours
The operation failed to provide records within a timely manner.
5 749.1003(b)(1)(B) - Children's rights-Safety & care including right to be free from abuse, neglect and exploitation
Caregiver failed to adhere to a child's rights to be free of abuse, neglect, and exploitation as defined in Texas Family Code 261.401 when the foster parent failed to give a child in care medication as prescribed by a health professional. This standard was found deficient as part of a DFPS investigation.
5 749.2593(a)(3) - Supervision-The caregiver is responsible for ensuring each child's safety and well being, including auditory and/or visual awareness of the child
A child in care was able to obtain a hickey while on increased supervision according to her service plan.

Severity 5 = most serious. Source: official state record.

Inspections (312)

312 inspection record(s) on file from TX-HHSC.

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